Total tuition

$2,500.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Current AMGA member Current CPR Certification Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification or higher that meets the Minimum Guidelines and Scope of Practice for a WFR Successful completion of a Level I Avalanche Training and Avalanche Rescue Course Two years personal climbing experience on a variety of terrain that includes snow, rock and alpine Confidence leading 5.6 in rock shoes, at the time of the course Confidence on 3rd and 4th class terrain, in mountain boots, at the time of the course Competence in overnight backcountry camping Experience up to 10,000' in elevation Familiar with basic knots, including: figure 8, bowline, clove hitch, munter hitch, mule hitch, prusik, flat overhand, double fisherman's and klemheist Confidence placing traditional rock protection Familiar with multiple types of belaying techniques, including plates and assisted braking devices Familiar with ascending methods Familiar with mechanical advantage systems Familiar with LNT practices Documentation of lead or shared lead on 5 rock climbs rated 5.6 or harder Documentation of lead or shared lead on 5 ascents that include snow climbing Documentation of 3 overnight backcountry trips

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided